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Historical Event on 12/23/1959
Edward Fredrick Lindlewood Halifax ""Irwin Lord"", English viscount and Governor General of India (1925-1931), died at the age of 78.
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| 3/26/1992 | Rs. 245 crore relief in customs, excise duties announced. |
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